"A Flagrant Contempt": a Union Meeting with Theo Francken Turns Short

The four military unions left prematurely discussions with Defense Minister Theo Francken on Tuesday. ...

The army unions left a meeting with Defense Minister Theo Francken (N-VA) in anger. The minister explained the pension reform and his social plan proposals. "Minister Francken profiles himself on social media as a defender of military personnel, but in reality shows not a shred of respect for their efforts."

14:57 The army unions have walked out in dismay during talks with Defence Minister Theo Francken (N-VA) on pension reform. 'The military are being used as cheap labour and have...

The first major meeting between the military unions and Defense Minister Theo Francken (N-VA) on raising the retirement age was “a declaration of war,” according to the unions. “He shows no respect.” Francken admits that it was a “tough conversation.”